Higher Ground Group Blogs

Formed in 2010, Higher Ground was born of a unique relationship between four long-time Atlanta faith leaders, the Rev. Joanna Adams, Imam Plemon El-Amin, the Rev. Joseph Roberts and Rabbi Alvin Sugarman. Faith based but not faith biased, through a weekly blog, quarterly events and select media appearances, for five years Higher Ground's leaders spoke with a distinctive, collective voice, helping to raise awareness and to inspire action on key issues to effect positive community change. Enjoy searching and reading this inspired collection of blogs.

Rev. Joanna Adams

Imam Plemon El-Amin

Rev. Joseph Roberts

Rabbi Alvin Sugarman

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A Parting Word

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Plemon

May I add my 'thank you' to Alicia Philipp and The Community Foundation for the enriching five year excursion of thoughtful exchange, interaction, and friendship with Joanna, Alvin, and Joe. Higher Gr

A Look into Grants to Green

For the past three years, Grants to Green has helped organizations reduce their environmental impact and at the same time improve their bottom line.

To date, the initiative has awarded 73 Assessment Awards and 33 Implementation Grants, totaling more than $1.2 million to more than 60 metro Atlanta organizations. Read about the impact Grants to Green continues to make.